Bressar spotting scope

[lang]

Hi. I am looking at a spotting scope. Not in the price league of Leica or Swarovski. Has any one used the Bresser Pirsch 25-75x100 45° Spotting Scope. The other two I came across are Konuspot-20-60x 100 Spotting Scope and the Yukon 6-100x100.

As you can see I am trying to go for the largest objective. Since the quality of the lens will not be comparable to the high end scopes, I hope increasing the size of the objective will reduce the difference to a degree.

The other aspect I am not sure of is zooming. I have not liked zooming binoculars in the past. Will the light cut-off be as dramatic in scopes or is it improved by the size of the objective?

Thanks for your help.

[Tringa]

Can't comment on the scopes you have mentioned but I have a 80mm scope with a zoom eyepice that gives 20 - 60x magnification.

There is some dropping off of light at 60x, but it appears to be very close to 60x before I notice anything.

I think you are correct in saying the bigger objective has an effect. The exit pupil will be bigger so there is more light.

Dave

[bigdave60dog]

I don`r know what they are like these days but at one time Bresser took over that section on E-bay. There were the loads of warnings from unsatisfed buyers who gad problems with the products misting up and Bresser were not responding to their attempts to contact them.
Dave

[Jonathan]

Originally Posted by lang

Hi. I am looking at a spotting scope. Not in the price league of Leica or Swarovski. Has any one used the Bresser Pirsch 25-75x100 45° Spotting Scope. The other two I came across are Konuspot-20-60x 100 Spotting Scope and the Yukon 6-100x100.

As you can see I am trying to go for the largest objective. Since the quality of the lens will not be comparable to the high end scopes, I hope increasing the size of the objective will reduce the difference to a degree.

The other aspect I am not sure of is zooming. I have not liked zooming binoculars in the past. Will the light cut-off be as dramatic in scopes or is it improved by the size of the objective?

Thanks for your help.

I'd try to find a good 2nd hand scope rather than buy a new cheaper model. I'm guessing the Bresser Pirsch is around £390? My mate recently bought a Kowa TSN 823 for £480, a quality scope for only £90 more. I bought a Kowa TS 614 as a travel scope a few years ago for £170, it's only 60mm but will give you a better image than the Bresser. Basically, cheap glass will give you an inferior image, no matter how big the objective lens is.

These scopes get good reviews - Celestron Regal 80 F-ED, you could pick one up new for £480, there's a company selling them at £412 but I'd check them out before purchasing.

I'd save up a little longer if necessary, rather than buy something you'll never really be happy with.

Cheers
Jonathan

[lang]

Thank you for all your responses. Much appreciated.